Recent News

Dr. Samuel A. Lee.

University Medical Professor presented at Premier International Medical Mycology Conference

Dr. Lee is an expert in Candida infections and has contributed research breakthroughs to the field

Headshot of Rajan Singh, Ph.D.

Why do people with hEDS experience severe digestive and autonomic symptoms?

UNR Med researcher Rajan Singh, Ph.D., is investigating the microbiome–gut–brain connection in people living with hEDS

Max Coppes, M.D. and Kate Ward, Pharm.D. standing together.

UNR Med and Renown advance cancer research with seed grant funding

More than $667,000 awarded to support cancer studies in Northern Nevada

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Milestone Events

Milestone events celebrate key moments across our academic programs, reflecting the achievement, growth and shared pride of the UNR Med community.

M.D. students reciting the Physician's Oath on stage.

Doctor of Medicine White Coat Ceremony
A student pinning a Match Day residency location on a map.

Doctor of Medicine Match Day
M.D. graduates hooding one another on stage.

Doctor of Medicine Commencement
PA students reciting the Physician's Oath on stage.

Physician Assistant Studies White Coat Ceremony
A PA graduate being hooded by their parents.

Physician Assistant Studies Commencement
Two Speech Language Pathology graduates in regalia.

Speech Pathology and Audiology Commencement

All Events

Sep 28
Sanford Center for Aging Health Coaches for Hypertension at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield 10:00 AM Training & Workshops
Sep 28
Sanford Center for Aging Healthy Living Workshop at Center for Spiritual Living 01:30 PM Training & Workshops
Sep 28
Post-Bac Information Session 05:00 PM Professional Development
Sep 29
Sanford Center for Aging Stepping On at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield 01:00 PM Training & Workshops
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UNR MED in the News

The UNR Med campus seen through the branches of a blooming cherry tree

What You Can Do to Slow Hearing Loss as You Age, According to Experts  
August 28, 2026 • Health  

UNR Med Biobank Strengthens Nevada’s Clinical Research and Translational Medicine Infrastructure  
August 31, 2026 • Biobanking.com 

Get a COVID Test Stat if You Have These 2 Symptoms in September 2026  
September 9, 2026 • Parade 

Renown announces plans to build new standalone children's hospital 
September 10, 2026 • 2 News Nevada 

UNR Med Biobank 
September 14, 2026 • FOX 11 and ARC Reno 

 

UNR Med In the News Archive

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